Turning his distinctive analytical lens to the politics of American education, Spring looks at contemporary educational policy issues from theoretical, practical, and historical perspectives, providing a comprehensive, thought-provoking overview.
In this timely, cogent analysis of the trends and powerful forces shaping global educational policy today, Joel Spring... Læs mere
Joel Spring provides a variety of interpretations of American schooling, from conservative to leftist, in order to spark the reader’s own critical thinking about history and schools.
Analyzes the ideas of traditional and non-traditional philosophies from Confucianism to... Læs mere
Continuing Joel Spring’s reportage and analysis of the intersection of global forces and education, this text is a comprehensive, thought-provoking overview and synthesis of current research, theories, and models related to the topic.
In his latest book, Joel Spring covers major political, economic and social issues affecting US and global education policy today.
Featuring current information and challenging perspectives on the latest issues and forces shaping the American educational system, Joel Spring introduces readers to the historical,... Læs mere
Joel Spring’s history of school policies imposed on dominated groups in the United States examines the concept of deculturalization—the use of schools to strip away family languages and cultures and replace them with those of the dominant group.